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When did Colombia (The Republic of "Greater Colombia") become independent?

1819. Colombia became independent in 1819 under the name of 'Republic of the New Granada'. It consisted of what is known today as Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama.

What Colombian city in the Caribbean was the centre for Slave Trade during the colony?

Cartagena. Usually, slaves brought from Africa would get to Cartagena and then would be traded for other goods at the walled city.

What country gained independence from Colombia in 1903?

Panama. The strategic location of Panama helped in getting support from Washington and finally gained its independence from Colombia in 1903. That's when the construction of the canal started.

Which one of the following countries still claims sovereignty over the Archipelago of San Andres and Providencia?

Nicaragua. Although the Coast of Mosquitoes and the Archipelago belonged to the New Kingdom of Granada (known as Colombia now), the Esguerra-Barcenas treaty of 1928 stated that the Coast of Mosquitoes would be Nicaraguan territory while the Archipelago would belong to Colombia.

Who founded Bogotá?

Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Twelve houses and one church were built right on top of the Andes. Bogotá has 8 million people nowadays.

Who was the first president of Colombia?

Simon Bolivar & Bolivar. He also fought for the independence of Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Bolivar was born in Caracas, Venezuela and died in Santa Marta, a city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.

Which of the following countries did not belong to Colombia when it gained its independence?

Peru. Although Bolivar wanted Peru to be a part of Colombia, Peru never did and was a different country from the beginning.

Besides Bogotá, what other city has been the capital of Colombia throughout history?

Popayán. Popayan is a city in southwest Colombia. It used to be very important during the colony but it lost its importance when cities like Bogota, Medellin and Cali started to grow.

Which one of the following international organizations was created in Bogotá in April of 1949?

Organization of American States. Colombia has been a big fan of international organizations. The OAS was a Colombian initiative and the organization was created in Bogotá.

Who was the President of Colombia in 1992?

Cesar Gaviria Trujillo & Cesar Gaviria. He's the Secretary General of the OAS at the moment.